US EditionATP Roundup: Jack Draper Forced to Retire From Barcelona Opener
The world No. 28 received treatment on his leg before retiring while trailing 4-1 in the third set, leaving his Madrid Open status uncertain.
- On Monday, Briton Jack Draper retired from his first-round Barcelona Open match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry due to a knee injury while trailing in the decisive third set.
- Draper recently returned from a six-month absence in February following a left arm injury, making this Barcelona appearance his first clay-court match since recovery.
- Etcheverry held a 4-6, 6-3, 4-1 lead when Draper, having received physio treatment and tape on his leg after the second set, opted to withdraw from the contest.
- Ranked 28th in the world, Draper risks dropping significantly in standings if he cannot compete at the Madrid Open, scheduled to begin next week.
- Draper reached the Madrid final last year as runner-up to Casper Ruud and is scheduled to play the ATP Masters event starting April 20.
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ATP roundup: Jack Draper forced to retire from Barcelona opener
No. 8 seed Jack Draper of Great Britain was forced to retire while losing in the third set of his opening-round match of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, 3-6, 6-3, 4-1 (ret.), against Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Monday.It's another setback for Draper, who reached No. 4 in the world rankings last y
Jack Draper suffers fresh injury setback while playing at Barcelona Open
Jack Draper was forced to withdraw from his opening clay-court match of the season on Monday after suffering what appeared to be a right knee problem during his Barcelona Open encounter with Tomas Martin Etcheverry.The British number two had taken the opening set against the Argentine but required medical attention after his opponent levelled the contest by claiming the second.Despite having his right knee strapped, Draper's mobility remained co…
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